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John Crane 1663–1694

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Crane in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Apr 1663 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 21 Oct 1694 · Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Father Benjamin Crane
Mother Mary Backus (1632–1717)
Siblings Abraham Crane, Benjamin Crane, Elijah Crane, Elisol Crane, Elizabeth Crane, Israel Crane, Jacob Crane, Jonathan Crane, Mary Crane, Metitable Crane

Researchers connected through John Crane 1663–1694

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1663, John Crane entered the world in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, born to benjamin crane and mary backus. John Crane passed away in 1694 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

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Life Timeline

1663
Birth of John Crane in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1694
Death of John Crane in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Crane

This ancestor line traces from Sawley, Yorkshire, England (1358) to Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1663) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Crane (1663–1694) was born in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Crane's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Crane PTP
1663–1694
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Backus PTP
1632–1717
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Crane's Descendants

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John Crane PTP 1663–1694